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John Asher Biography
Birth Name:John Mallory
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Editor
Fast Facts
- Won the Hoboken International Film Festival Award for Best of the Festival for "Somebody Marry Me" in 2013
- Made his acting debut on an episode of the TV series "Beverly Hills, 90210" in 1990
- Made his directorial debut on the 1996 action film "Kounterfeit․"
- Worked as a director on a number of films, including "Infamous," "Thank Heaven," and "Wreckage․"
- Best known for his role as Gary Wallace in "Weird Science" and as Young Jerry in "Space Cowboys․"
- Wrote and directed the 1998 film "Chick Flick" and wrote and produced the 2011 film "Who the F is Buddy Applebaum․"
- Has directed seven episodes of the TV series "One Tree Hill․"
Awards
- 2006Razzie Award-Worst Director: winner
- 2013Audience Award-Best Feature Film: winner
- 2013Festival Award-Best of the Festival (Jury Award): winner
- 2013MFF Award-Special Achievement in Production: winner
- 2016Festival Award-Breakthrough Feature: winner
- 2016Special Jury Award-Best Film: winner